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Elias Goff 1829–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1829

Birth Location: Henderson, USA

Death Date: 15 Oct 1864

Death Location: Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA

Father: Edmund Goff

Mother: Jane Long

Spouse(s): Martha Spain

Children(s): Jane Goff, Hezekiah Goff, Mary Goff, Edmund Goff, Matthew Goff, Elias Goff, Robert Goff

The story of Elias Goff began in 1829 in Henderson, USA. In 1850, Elias Goff resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Elias Goff resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. Elias Goff married Martha Spain, and had children including Edmund T Goff, Elias Samuel Goff, Hezekiah Thomas Goff, Jane Goff, Mary A Goff, Matthew Valentine Goff, Robert W Goff. Elias Goff passed away in 1864 in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elias Goff began in 1829 in Henderson, USA.
  • In 1850, Elias Goff resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Elias Goff resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Elias Goff married Martha Spain, and had children including Edmund T Goff, Elias Samuel Goff, Hezekiah Thomas Goff, Jane Goff, Mary A Goff, Matthew Valentine Goff, Robert W Goff.
  • Elias Goff passed away in 1864 in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edmund Goff
1794–1880
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, United States
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Jane Long
1796–1875
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Martha Spain
1830–1919
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Jane Goff
1861–1936
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Hezekiah Goff
1864–1947
Birth Location: Goff Branch, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
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Mary Goff
1856–1932
Birth Location: Henderson, Tennessee, United States
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Edmund Goff
1851–1899
Birth Location: TN
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Matthew Goff
1853–1937
Birth Location: Goff Branch, Henderson County, Tennessee
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Elias Goff
1864–1942
Birth Location: Goff Branch, Henderson County, TN
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Robert Goff
1859–1942
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Elias Goff's Ancestors

Self
Elias Goff
1829–1864
Birth Place: Henderson, USA
Parents
Edmund Goff
1794–1880
Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Jane Long
1796–1875
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elias Goff's Descendants

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Elias Goff (ABT 1829–15 Oct 1864) m. Martha Spain (3 Jan 1830–17 Jan 1919)
  1. 1. Jane Goff 1861–1936
  2. 2. Hezekiah (Thomas) Goff 1864–1947 m. Nellie Stone 1872–1901 m. Mary (Lou Ann 'Velma') Connally 1869–1945
    1. 1. Mamie (Exie) Goff 1899–1989 m. William (D) Presler 1897–
      1. 1. Opal (Lucille) Preslar 1919–1996 m. William (Francis) Russell 1916–1992
      2. 2. James (Edward) Preslar 1921–1999 m. Martha (Nell) Walls 1942–2007
      3. 3. Beryl (Thomas) Preslar 1932–2000
      4. 4. Billy Preslar 1929–2002 m. Toka (Jane) White 1933–2022
    2. 2. Missie (May) Goff 1896–1983 m. Ernest (Logan) Wheatley 1892–1950
      1. 1. Earnest (Wilton) Wheatley 1924–1993
      2. 2. Norma (Jean) Wheatley 1931–2019
    3. 3. George (Washington) Goff 1901–1973 m. Theoda (Minton) Gurley 1910–1999
    4. 4. Chester (Lee) Goff 1907–1979 m. Lucille Blankenship 1916–1981
    5. 5. Raymond (E.) Goff 1909–1991
    6. 6. Silas (Perry) Goff 1885–1939 m. Malvina Rhodes 1875–1943
      1. 1. Jewel Goff 1908–1986 m. Grady Bailey 1902–1988
        1. 1. Wayne Bailey 1932–2015
        2. 2. Elaine Bailey 1933–2000
        3. 3. Mary (Beth) Bailey 1926–2003
        4. 4. Jane Bailey 1939–2001
  3. 3. Mary (A) Goff 1856–1932
  4. 4. Edmund (T) Goff 1851–1899
  5. 5. Matthew (Valentine) Goff 1853–1937 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Hefley 1853–1932
    1. 1. Stephen (Franklin) Goff 1875–1922
    2. 2. John (Wilburn Perry) Goff 1879–1965
    3. 3. Penelope (Jane) Goff 1884–1941 m. Robert (Walter) Phillips 1875–1949
      1. 1. Annie (Margaret) Phillips 1924–1990
      2. 2. Eliga (Washington) Phillips 1913–1965
      3. 3. Noah (Thomas) Phillips 1915–1990
      4. 4. Lula (Mae) Phillips 1917–2008
      5. 5. Verdell Phillips 1921–1997
      6. 6. Zula (Belle) Phillips 1919–1998
    4. 4. Elias (Thomas) Goff 1882–1973 m. Eliza (Janie) Guilliams 1885–1950
    5. 5. Edmund (Robert) Goff 1876–1922
    6. 6. Martha (Elizabeth) Goff 1888–1957
  6. 6. Elias (Samuel) Goff 1864–1942 m. Susan (Jane) Scott 1867–1954
    1. 1. Willie (D) Goff 1904–1982
    2. 2. Vester (Esme) Goff 1890–1970 m. Bettie Moore 1895–
      1. 1. Houston (Scott) Goff 1922–2006
      2. 2. Noel (S) Goff 1916–
      3. 3. Preston Goff 1918–
      4. 4. Mildred (W) Goff 1914–
    3. 3. Clive (F) Goff 1897–1987 m. Myrtle Smith 1908–1998
  7. 7. Robert (W.) Goff 1859–1942 m. Mary (Ellen) Brittain 1863–
    1. 1. Artie (May) Underwood 1900–
    2. 2. Hezekiah (D.) Goff 1888–1933
      1. 1. Opal (Inez) Goff 1928–1996
    3. 3. Oscar (L) Goff 1885–1977 m. Emma (Laura) Goff 1895–1974 m. Emma (Ermin) Hart 1885–1911
      1. 1. Mary (Lois) Goff 1915–2010
      2. 2. Velma (Stout) Goff 1919–2007

Elias Goff's Timeline

8 Records

1829
ABT 1829
Birth of Elias Goff in Madison TN
Madison TN
1850
1850
Age 21
Elias Goff resided here in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
Elias Goff resided here in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1861
1861-1866
Age 32
Elias Goff resided here in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1862
1862
Age 33
Elias Goff resided here in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1864
15 Oct 1864
Age 35
Death of Elias Goff in Andersonville, Sumter, Georgia, USA
Andersonville, Sumter, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
Elias Goff resided here in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1890
June 1890
Age 61
Elias Goff resided here in District 64, Henderson, Tennessee, United States
District 64, Henderson, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1829
    Event Place: Madison TN
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_883; Page: 198A; Image: 399
    [2] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the American Civil War, compiled 1890 - 1912, documenting the period 1861 - 1866; NAI: 300398
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1256; Page: 273; Family History Library Film: 805256
    [4] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Henderson, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_883; Page: 198A; Image: 399

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1256; Page: 273; Family History Library Film: 805256

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861-1866
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Report of the Adjutant General of the state of Tennessee : of the military forces of the state, from 1861 to 1866.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Civil War Direct Tax Assessment Lists: Tennessee; Series: T227; Roll: 3; Description: Gibson (part) through Hamilton counties; Hardin (part) through Hickman counties; Record Group: 217, Re

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: June 1890
    Event Place: District 64, Henderson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, Year: 1890; Census Place: District 64, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 98; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 64
    [2] Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Andersonville
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: US, Andersonville and Fort McHenry Civil War Prisoner Index, 1861-1865
    [2] Web: US, Andersonville and Fort McHenry Civil War Prisoner Index, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1864
    Event Place: Andersonville, Sumter, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, Year: 1890; Census Place: District 64, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 98; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 64

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., CIVIL War Roll of Honor, Roll of Honor, Vol. XIV
    [2] U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms
    [3] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, National Archives and Records Administration; Burial Registers of Military Posts and National Cemeteries, compiled ca. 1862-ca. 1960; Archive Number: 44778151; Series: A1 627; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-198
    [4] U.S., CIVIL War Roll of Honor, Roll of Honor, Vol. XVII
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